295 - J. BOENER (1647-1720), Portrait of K. von Stieler (1632–1707), around 1678, Copper engraving

J. BOENER (1647-1720), Portrait of K. von Stieler (1632–1707), around 1678, Copper engraving Johann Alexander Boener (before 1647 Nuremberg - 1720 ibid.): Portrait of Kaspar von Stieler (1632 Erfurt - 1707 Erfurt), c. 1678, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "AEgijdius Martini Med D.PP. Med. Prov. Erf.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Der Spahte Erk isst sein Mittel nicht vor frühesUn/tergehen Wer seinen Fleiss ans Liecht stellt, des kann/Nacht besehn./Was ätztet man das Bild des Spahten müh/sam ein; Da Er wenns Mahlens gilt sein Mahler/selbst muss senn". Date: c. 1678 Description: The sitter is surrounded by a tendril of oak leaves, complemented by heraldic elements in the upper corners. Person: Depicted: Kaspar von Stieler (1632 Erfurt - 1707 Erfurt) Kaspar von Stieler was a German writer and linguist of the 17th century. After discontinuing his studies and working in various professions, including as a military judge and officer, he became chamber secretary at the court of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt in 1662. He consolidated his reputation as a court poet through his contributions to the "Rudolstadt Festival" and was later secretary of the University of Jena. Stieler is best known for his work "Die geharnschte Venus", a songbook combining a variety of poetic styles and themes. He also made a significant contribution to German linguistics, especially through his dictionary "Der Teutschen Sprache Stammbaum und Fortwachs". Keywords: Copper engraving; 17th; Century; Portrait; Traditional clothing; High collar; Floral ornaments; Shell motifs; Baroque ornaments; German calligraphy; Historical document; Work of art, 17th century, Baroque, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 31,8 cm x 18,9 cm (12,5 x 7,4 in), Plate: 31,2 cm x 18,2 cm (12,3 x 7,2 in), Depiction: 30,1 cm x 17,5 cm (11,9 x 6,9 in) Condition: Very good condition. Left and below trimmed just inside the platemark. Collection stamp lower right verso, recto slightly translucent.